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DfT blocks bus QC areas from accessing Better Bus Area funds

14 September 2012
Areas such as West Yorkshire will not be eligible for Better Bus Area status or associated top-up funding if they implement bus Quality Contracts
Areas such as West Yorkshire will not be eligible for Better Bus Area status or associated top-up funding if they implement bus Quality Contracts

 

The DfT this week rejected calls from Integrated Transport Authorities and MPs for local authorities introducing bus Quality Contracts to be eligible for a new grant to boost bus services.

Under the DfT’s proposed reforms to Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) published this week for consultation, local transport authorities securing Better Bus Area (BBA)?status from the Department will receive the full devolution of BSOG?plus a top-up grant to deliver improved bus services in their...

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